Skin Perfecting 8% AHA (Glycolic Acid) Gel Exfoliator

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4.2

321 reviews
82%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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Water, Glycolic Acid (alpha hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (chamomile/soothing agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA (water-binding agents), Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol (slip agents/penetration enhancers), Hydroxyethylcellulose,), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben (all preservatives).

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    5.0
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    alicious

    22 years ago

    I love this stuff. I'd been using first the 1% BHA lotion then the 2% twice a day and it's been great for my pores, but I wanted something to improve overall texture. I started alternating BHA in...

    About reviewer (128 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Madisonrocks

    22 years ago

    This product has greatly improved the texture of my skin. Leaves it feeling soft and smoothe. I use it only an night & that seems to work well for me. I will buy this again.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    PilarR

    22 years ago

    It's not you, Paula -it's me...LOL I feel as if I am breaking up with someone I care about with this review. I have finally resigned myself to the fact that my skin doesn't tolerate AHA's. It...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    CLYNN

    22 years ago

    I really like this product. I use this at night and the BHA 2% during the day. This really makes my skin smooth and is not drying at all for me. Its great for clogged pores and goes on pretty...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    mriaow

    22 years ago

    How I wished this worked for me. I used this in conjunction with the 8% AHA, and neither worked. In fact, I managed to break out worse than before, and accumulate severe dryness, redness, and...

    About reviewer (1979 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    paliku1984

    22 years ago

    This product worked for me! At first I noticed that this product made my skin dull and flaky. After a week the flakiness it produced is gone and my face feels smoother than before. It may sting...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    Katydew

    22 years ago

    I bought this product on the strength of MUA reviews, and I sadly have to conclude that nothing works for everybody. I never thought of my skin as sensitive, but it turned red and stung when I put...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    oapstate

    22 years ago

    I have been using this product for about 4 weeks now. I love it. The AHA smooths out any dry areas that I might have from Retin-A, and leaves my skin very soft and non-oily. It also seems to...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    SandraWS

    22 years ago

    I had been using MD Forte Creme 2 and thought it was doing a decent job, but not a WOW job. I thought I'd give this on a try since the price was so reasonable and the reviews were good. I'm happy...

    About reviewer (288 reviews)

    Age

    SkinNormal

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Smokeyjoe

    22 years ago

    I love this product!!! I will never be without it!!! Between this and PC's 2% bha solution and lotion, my skin feels so much better. The redness is gone and I just have a healthier glow. I've had a...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    ifthe

    22 years ago

    Well, Paula, I’ll admit it. In the past I’ve snubbed you. I’ve laughed at your uptight and overly conservative approach to makeup application and at your opinions regarding some of my favorite...

    About reviewer (371 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    desy

    22 years ago

    I really wish this product can work on my skin. Unfortunetely, PC 8% AHA made my skin sooo red and irritated, flakey, and broke out. I didn't see any improvement although I waited for 4 months. I...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    KarenCG

    22 years ago

    Since I can't use the 1% BHA (all the skin on my face comes off after one small application!), I thought I would try the AHA. This product is working great for me so far (after about 1 1/2 weeks...

    About reviewer (1546 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jenspin

    22 years ago

    I should preface this review with my thoughts on Paula - I'm rather skeptical of her advice and self-proclaiming authority on all things cosmetic. Regardless, I have never, I repeat, *never* used...

    About reviewer (61 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    Trakat

    22 years ago

    I had first heard about Paula and her products when I started getting the "Don't Go To the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" books, which I highly recommend. I finally decided to give her products a...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Marianne

    22 years ago

    Sadly, this didn't work out for me. It stung my face, and I had a reaction to it with little bumps. I will stick to the BHAs. I am so glad that we can sample these first!

    About reviewer (598 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    ak72167

    22 years ago

    Made my skin smooth. Dries fast and doesn't make my skin feel greasy after application. Great not only for the face, I also use it on my upper arms and back. It helps with my breakouts.

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    froggy

    23 years ago

    I use the alternately with the 1% beta hydroxy solution. It helps with the little flakes that sometimes accompany irritated skin. It is a little on the runny side, but otherwise it is pretty good.

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age

    SkinCombination

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Kayla

    23 years ago

    I use this every night, and it has made a world of difference in the appearance of my face. My skin looks and feels 100% smoother and the look of my pores is greatly reduced. In combination with...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Sue2

    23 years ago

    Another product from Paula that I've gotten noticeable improvements from. My skintone has a more even appearance when I use this consistently.I alternate this with the bha products and get great...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

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